Marlink has become the first VSAT provider to receive Japanese radio license approval for its Sealink(T) VSAT solution. The license comes via Intelsat International Systems LLC, owner of the satellites used by Sealink(T).  Having issued a radio license to Intelsat, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has approved the Sealink(T) ESV (Earth Station on board Vessel), which will enable Sealink(T) VSAT to be installed onboard Japanese flag tanker, 'NICHIHIKO'.  

Once installed with Sealink(T), the Nissho Shipping Co, Ltd., operated vessel 'NICHIHIKO', will become the first Japanese flag tanker to be installed with a VSAT solution with ESV approved by the MIC. In addition to 'NICHIHIKO', Marlink will install its Sealink(T) services onboard three other Panama flag tankers which are managed by Nissho Odyssey Ship Management Pte Ltd., Singapore-based manager of Nissho Shipping Co., Ltd. Providing both C- and Ku-band coverage, Marlink's Sealink(T) solution can be tailored to meet individual customer requirement. The core focus of the product is to provide high quality cost efficient company internal telephony and public PSTN telephone and GSM carrier services, Administrative ship-shore LAN-LAN services as well as e-mail and Internet services to enable a strong connection with shore, benefitting ship operation, land administration, crew and passengers. With regional customer service centers to support customers in major regions throughout the world, Marlink acts as one global supplier of maritime VSAT services. The company provides maritime VSAT and MSS on-demand solutions to a broad range of customers within oil production, drilling, seismic survey, offshore supply, governmental, cruise & ferry, yachts, fishery, liquid transport and dry cargo transport.